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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – an annual campaign that aims to educate the public on the importance of early screening, testing and treatment for breast cancer. Activities include raising research funds to help identify the cause, uncover potential prevention strategies, and improve diagnosis, in addition to offering support to people impacted by the disease.…
Read MoreCelebrate National Arts & Humanities Month This October
First launched by Americans for the Arts more than 30 years ago as National Arts Week in honor of the National Endowment for the Arts, National Arts and Humanities Month was re-established in 1993Â as a month-long celebration in October with the following four goals: To create a national, state and local focus on the arts…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month: Awareness, Advocacy, and Inclusion
Observed in October each year, Down Syndrome Awareness Month was started by the National Down Syndrome Society in the 1980’s. By spreading awareness, advocacy, and inclusion throughout the community, the month is a time to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and make people aware of their abilities and accomplishments. In recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, America’s Charities…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Month: Together We Can End Domestic Abuse
The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year. People who are in an abusive relationship will stay with their partner for a number of reasons, including: They believe their partner really is sorry and does care about them Their low self…
Read MoreChild Health Day
First celebrated in 1929, Child Health Day was enacted by Congress as a day to raise awareness about the fundamental necessity for programs to protect and develop the health of the children of the United States. In recognition of #ChildHealthDay on October 6, 2025, America’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are…
Read MoreWorld Alzheimer’s Day
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. According to BrightFocus, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and unless scientists can unlock the secrets of this disease, the number of cases is expected to triple by the year 2050. Each year on September…
Read MoreJoin Feeding America and Take Action During Hunger Action Month
No one should have to go hungry in the richest country in the world — yet millions of Americans don’t have enough to eat. Our nation’s children, seniors, veterans and active U.S. service members should never have to worry where their next meal will come from. If we work together, we have the power to…
Read MoreChildhood Cancer Awareness Month
Every September, childhood cancer organizations around the world come together in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, with a goal to increase awareness and raise funds for those affected by childhood cancer. According to CureSearch, each year more than 15,000 children in the U.S. alone are diagnosed with cancer. And for those who survive, as many as…
Read MoreEnvironmental Awareness Month
Every September, environmental organizations around the Nation come together in recognition of Environmental Awareness Month, with a goal to raise awareness about environmental issues that need our attention, including human overpopulation, global warming, pollution, and conservation. More than ever before, our environment needs our protection. In recognition of Environmental Awareness Month, America’s Charities is celebrating the…
Read MoreMinority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by minority communities. It’s an opportunity to highlight the importance treatment and support for mental health conditions that disproportionately impact minority populations. Throughout this month, we recognize that mental health issues within minority communities are…
Read MoreInternational Self Care Day
Today, July 24, 2025, we celebrate International Self Care Day, a day dedicated to promoting self-care practices and their numerous benefits for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Self-care encompasses a wide range of activities and strategies aimed at maintaining and enhancing our overall health. On this day, individuals and communities across the globe come together…
Read MoreFebruary is Marfan Awareness Month!
Marfan syndrome affects an estimated 1 in 5,000 people regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender, and experts estimate that nearly half the people who have Marfan syndrome do not know it. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, they are at high risk for an aortic dissection and sudden death. Awareness of Marfan syndrome and related conditions leads…
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